Some months ago, I sort of hinted that I was planning to share some methods of sorcery that I personally use. Originally, I wanted to write a book, and that is still the plan, but lord knows when I'll ever get around to that, so I am going to write a series of threads about the topics I wish to discuss. Obviously, even that is pretty delayed. I was supposed to write this thread months ago. Also note, they may not appear in the order that they will appear in the book, or generally speaking not the most logical order to read chronologically. That's because I just want to get on with writing these threads when I get the time, motivation, and interest in writing them.
This one will probably be one of the shorter, more actionable, less philosophical ones.
Wikipedia defines Bibliomancy as:
However, as with other similar terms (Geomancy, Necromancy, Pyromancy) in modern times, we generally don't refer to them as purely divination, but more as just general magickal practice within the paradigm of the prefix. Typically, though, Bibliomancy would refer to performing magick using existing written books (like tomes, grimoires etc) but I think it's a good word to use for what I am about to outline. I couldn't think of a better word.
Let me first simply outline the process I use for Bibliomancy in a short bullet list, before I expand on them before. You can follow this skeleton outline and put your own twist on it. Or, if you want to follow my method explicitly, keep reading and you'll see what I do.
or
But it really doesn't have to be some fancy/expensive virgin parchment clad in leather. These are the books I use, I buy them in packs of 5 from Amazon. They are small, easy to store, inconspicuous:
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The idea is that since this is more of a passive communication method, and you are not directly interfacing that which you are petitioning, you need to strongly identify yourself so that the petitionee is crystal clear about who it is serving. Some goals may not require this, but I highly recommend it anyway.
If you want to be really hardcore, use a blood thumb print, which may also suffice as an offering.
I will use Hermes/Mercury for the pruposes of description in this thread, so in this particular case, I identify Hermes/Mercury on a per-page (per-petition) basis, by drawing out the following sigils on each page:
Again, feel free to use a method that you feel will work for you and your purpose.
For me personally though, I have great success when using rare items/attention based rewards (public thanksgiving after the deed is done). If you are putting something in the book, remember that is then property of the petitionee, so do not carelessly spend it later, or you might find yourself undoing what you achieved.
For my Hermes/Mercury stuff, I simply write the following:
AND I SHALL
BRING YOU
GREAT FAME
AND
MANY THANKS
Adjust according to your desire and offering.
If you are following my Hermes/Mercury guide, your page should look something like this:
Make sure you're in the right headspace, and your intention and will are strong.
Treat this as an item of great power, worthy of your respect and care.
I would say do not re-cleanse or re-consecrate this, if you must, make a new book.
I implore you to try this method, it's in my top 3 favorite of all time. It works great for me, for any conceivable short-term, tangible goal. Obviously don't go writing "make me a billionaire tomorrow" but try things like "grant me finances for this months rent/this party" or the package thing I outlined in the tutorial above, or even things like getting your boss to have a more favorable attitude towards you.
I think the five main points to keep in mind to ensure your success with this method is:
I think I covered everything pretty clearly, but if you have questions, feel free to list them below, and I'd be happy to see your success stories if you try this method. Use it responsibly.
This one will probably be one of the shorter, more actionable, less philosophical ones.
Wikipedia defines Bibliomancy as:
However, as with other similar terms (Geomancy, Necromancy, Pyromancy) in modern times, we generally don't refer to them as purely divination, but more as just general magickal practice within the paradigm of the prefix. Typically, though, Bibliomancy would refer to performing magick using existing written books (like tomes, grimoires etc) but I think it's a good word to use for what I am about to outline. I couldn't think of a better word.
Let me first simply outline the process I use for Bibliomancy in a short bullet list, before I expand on them before. You can follow this skeleton outline and put your own twist on it. Or, if you want to follow my method explicitly, keep reading and you'll see what I do.
- Obtain a fresh, blank book
- Consecrate the book, to prepare it for magickal practice
- Identify yourself at the beginning of the book
- Identify/create an entity that will help manifesting the desires you input into the book
- Charging/offerings to the book
- Inputting your desires/requests/commands into the book
- Book storage/care
- Afterword
Obtain a fresh blank book
Well, this (and many of the other steps) is pretty self-explanatory. When we think of magickal books, our minds usually conjure up an image like:or
But it really doesn't have to be some fancy/expensive virgin parchment clad in leather. These are the books I use, I buy them in packs of 5 from Amazon. They are small, easy to store, inconspicuous:
Consecrate the book, to prepare it for magickal practice
When I first started doing this, I actually skipped this step. Still worked fine. So it's optional, and basically depends on many factors like:- Your existing preferred method
- What you have on hand
- The purpose of this particular magick book
[Tutorial] - Pendulums
Pendulums have tons of uses and here I'll describe them in more detail along with some basic information about how they work. I really struggled trying to make sure I hit all major points without making the post too long. If there's anything you'd like clarification on please don't hesitate to...
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[Tutorial] - A ritual to empower an item
Ritual to empower an item do this on a day that is classically associated with the goal of your item perform a preliminary banishing to clean your area burn an incense appropriate to the nature of the item (like dragonsblood for courage, jasmin for seduction, rose for love etc..)...
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Identify yourself at the beginning of the book
How I do this, is I write my name, DoB, and a thumb print using either the oil I am using to consecrate/empower the book, if I am using an oil as part of the materia, or else I use ink. You can use other methods of identification depending on your goals. For example, you can use your HGAs name for you if you are petitioning your HGA. Many of us also have our own personal sigils, feel free to use that.The idea is that since this is more of a passive communication method, and you are not directly interfacing that which you are petitioning, you need to strongly identify yourself so that the petitionee is crystal clear about who it is serving. Some goals may not require this, but I highly recommend it anyway.
If you want to be really hardcore, use a blood thumb print, which may also suffice as an offering.
Identify/create an entity that will help manifesting the desires you input into the book
This depends on the desired outcome. I use a wide variety of spirits/powers/entites for financial purposes. From Aldebaran, to Spica, to Nitika, to simple servitors created specifically for, and confined to using the book. I also use Hermes/Mercury often, for assistance in having items delivered to me from other parts of the world, where normally I would struggle with customs/import issues. I have to say, I have been greatly successful with those 2 goals. You have perhaps already seen my Thanks/Praise - Thanksgiving to Hermes/Mercury! in Journals, Thanksgiving & Success Stories.I will use Hermes/Mercury for the pruposes of description in this thread, so in this particular case, I identify Hermes/Mercury on a per-page (per-petition) basis, by drawing out the following sigils on each page:
Charging/offerings to the book
There are several methods you can use for this. Generally, for financial stuff, I put a rare coin or bank note (dolla dolla bill) between the front cover and first page or last page and back cover. However, for the Hermes/Mercury stuff, when undertaking the petition itself, I promise to make a thanksgiving post on WF (you may laugh at this, but I found it actually works for me). Candles and food/drink offerings also work well depending on the entity you are petitioning.For me personally though, I have great success when using rare items/attention based rewards (public thanksgiving after the deed is done). If you are putting something in the book, remember that is then property of the petitionee, so do not carelessly spend it later, or you might find yourself undoing what you achieved.
Inputting your desires/requests/commands into the book
Considering this is the meat of the matter for this method, it's probably the easiest part. Just write down what you want. Be clear, deliberate, and specific.For my Hermes/Mercury stuff, I simply write the following:
HERMES / MERCURY:
BRING ME MY PACKAGE
QUICKLY
RELIABLY
SAFELY
WITHOUT HASSLE
<INSERT TRACKING NUMBER>
And surround the page with the sigils mentioned above. You can use this space to also vow your offering. Something like:BRING ME MY PACKAGE
QUICKLY
RELIABLY
SAFELY
WITHOUT HASSLE
<INSERT TRACKING NUMBER>
AND I SHALL
BRING YOU
GREAT FAME
AND
MANY THANKS
If you are following my Hermes/Mercury guide, your page should look something like this:
Make sure you're in the right headspace, and your intention and will are strong.
Book storage/care
I like to make sure that my books are either on or around me personally at all times OR in a safe, secure locker where I store all my magickal artifacts. Another suitable place would be on or around your altar, if you have a permanent one. As mentioned before, do not disturb the offerings/identifications/other items you have put inside the book. Once you have written your petition, do your best to clear it from your mind, and let the petitionee handle the hard work. Only open this book to make new petitions, and do not linger on the old ones. That's the reason I haven't added photos to this thread, and rather recreated it.Treat this as an item of great power, worthy of your respect and care.
I would say do not re-cleanse or re-consecrate this, if you must, make a new book.
Afterword
This thread has already gone longer than I had hoped, so let me keep this fairly brief. I must apologize for taking so long to get this written up. I often struggle with how much free time I can dedicate to WF, and of course there are higher priorities than writing content which is ostensibly the only task the members of WF actually can contribute to. However recently, I have noticed only a few actual guides/tutorials such as the great ones from @Yazata so I thought I would pull my weight and contribute something more directly consumable.I implore you to try this method, it's in my top 3 favorite of all time. It works great for me, for any conceivable short-term, tangible goal. Obviously don't go writing "make me a billionaire tomorrow" but try things like "grant me finances for this months rent/this party" or the package thing I outlined in the tutorial above, or even things like getting your boss to have a more favorable attitude towards you.
I think the five main points to keep in mind to ensure your success with this method is:
- Concise, acheivable goals
- Picking the right petitionee
- Identifying yourself correctly
- Preserving the book in good condition
- Having a powerful intention while writing your petition
I think I covered everything pretty clearly, but if you have questions, feel free to list them below, and I'd be happy to see your success stories if you try this method. Use it responsibly.
